Your Questions About Natural Gas, Answered
Natural gas is powering our modern way of life and helping to cut CO2 emissions. Here’s what this energy revolution is all about.
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Welcome to the Energy Revolution
The U.S. leads the world in energy production — and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Natural Gas and Oil Puts Tech to Work
Using tech to meet energy needs while prioritizing workers and the environment
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How Does Natural Gas Become Electricity
A step-by-step look at how America is producing cleaner energy.
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Making Cars and Trucks More Efficient
Companies are investing in fuel efficiency initiatives
Learn MoreWhat is Carbon Capture?
Here’s a breakdown on how carbon capture and storage technologies work
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4 Ways We're Protecting Wildlife
From defending wildlife to restoring natural habitats, we’re taking a proactive approach to conservation.
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About the American Petroleum Institute
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Learn MoreA 40-Year Journey to American Energy Security
Today, the U.S. has an abundant supply of domestic energy. That would have been a pipe dream just four decades ago, when Americans had to rely on foreign energy. Thanks to new technology, investments in infrastructure and partnerships, America is an energy exporter. Here’s how it happened:
1980s-1990s
Early Partnerships
The Department of Energy, Gas Research Institute and Mitchell Energy partner to explore new ways to produce natural gas from the Texas Barnett Shale.
Source: Department of Energy
1998
Producing a Win
Mitchell Energy successfully produces commercial shale gas from the Barnett Shale.
Source: The Breakthrough Institute
2003
Gaining Momentum
Drawing on earlier discoveries, energy companies produce 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas — daily — from U.S. shale.
Source: Department of Energy
2005
American Ascent
U.S. natural gas production begins a rise that will continue for 10 years, ushering in a new age for American energy.
Source: Forbes
2011
A World Leader
Domestic natural gas production hits 5 trillion cubic feet, making the U.S. the world’s largest natural gas producer.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
2015
Unlimited Exports
President Obama ends limits on U.S. crude oil exports, signaling a new confidence in America’s ability to produce energy.
Source: Bloomberg
2016
Natural Gas > Coal
Now bountiful, cleaner natural gas replaces coal as the top fuel choice for generating electricity.
Source: The Washington Post
2017
Emissions Plummet
Thanks to the use of natural gas instead of coal in electricity generation, U.S. carbon emissions fall to a 25-year low.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
2018
Second to None
The U.S. becomes the world’s leading producer of petroleum and natural gas, an important step toward robust energy security.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
2018
A Net Exporter
The U.S. exports more oil than it imports, demonstrating America is now a worldwide energy leader.
Source: Reuters
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